Parkinson Canada

October Webinar - WebSocial (700 x 500 px)

During our October webinar, “Duodopa and Vyalev: Pump Therapies for Parkinson’s” Dr. Aakash Shetty discussed Duodopa and Vyalev infusion therapies for individuals with Parkinson’s, including how each treatment works, eligibility criteria, pump attachment procedures, practical aspects of use and maintenance, medication storage and more.

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More information and support

Here are some additional resources on pump therapies and other Parkinson’s treatment options:

Parkinson Canada blog post on Vyalev (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa)

Davis Phinney Foundation's blog post on Duodopa (levodopa/carbidopa enteral suspension)

Parkinson Canada Treatments for Parkinson’s webpage.

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Read Parkinson Canada’s latest report, "The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in Canada," to understand the true impact and send a letter to your government to demand change at parkinsonspricetag.ca

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Parkinson Canada’s Information and Referral team is available weekdays to answer your questions about Parkinson’s or care partnering, and can provide you with information in electronic or hard copy formats.

Parkinson Canada is happy to offer education materials programs such as this webinar and the Every Victory Counts® manual for Canadians at no cost to the Parkinson’s community thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors. Please visit parkinson.ca for more information, to get involved or to support Canadians affected by Parkinson’s by making a donation.